George is charged with the murder of Bharatt

George is charged with the murder of Bharatt

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Shane Superville



Negus George - Photo courtesy of TTPS
Negus George – Photo courtesy of TTPS

A 24-year-old man from Malabar is charged with the murder of 22-year-old court clerk Andrea Bharatt.

Sources said Negus George of 7th Street, Gooding Trace, Malabar, was charged Thursday morning with the murder of Bharatt after investigators received advice from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard on Wednesday afternoon.

Giselle Hobson – Photo courtesy of TTPS

A 37-year-old female family member who was also arrested is expected to be charged with receiving stolen items, including Bharatt’s clothes and cellphone.

Investigators from the Arima CID laid the charges.

Bharatt’s body was found in the Heights of Aripo on February 4.

File photo of candlelight vigil across from the Red House for Andrea Bharatt and other victims who lost their lives on Monday due to violent crimes. – AYANNA KINSALE

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